Friday, April 29, 2011

Meet the beautiful bride, Kelly, another one of our beloved sponsors for the $125 Giveaway. Kelly's blog name is Til Death Do Us Part. How fitting is that on this big day?

This newlywed knows how to create some pretty things.

Kelly also has an Etsy shop-

You can find sweet things like these-

Q&A with Kelly-

What is the best blogging tip/advice you have learned or been given?

Be honest, and blog when you have something to say. You have to be yourself, and you can't make your life into something it's not. There is beauty in everyone's life and home and endeavors, even if you live in the the most plain house and aren't particularly creative. Sometimes, the pressure to post every day or almost every day has caused me to "force" posts. When that happens, the honesty vanishes. I think that above creativity or inventiveness or style, people value honesty.

Do you have a method of commenting and visiting blogs and if so, what?

It's so hard to visit all the blogs I want to and keep up with all the creative women who blog. To try to manage my blog reading and responding, I keep a big blogroll on my sidebar, and I try to respond to comments right away so they don't build up. I also try and comment on as many blogs as possible--I know how much hard work and energy goes into crafts and design and how much I appreciate feedback, so I try to give that to others every day.

L-O-V-E

Be a follower of Til Death Do Us Part for another chance to win the Giveaway, which is now extended through Tuesday, May 3rd. Winner to be announced Wednesday, May 4th.

Monday, April 25, 2011

We had a nice sunshiny day for Easter. Perfect for a grill out and egg hunt. It took us an hour to find the prize egg. I forgot where I hid it. Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this otherwise, my family's diagnosis may stick. (I did hide more than one prize egg.)

Even though the rain has dissipated, I'm on the lookout for rain boots. I just think they are cute. Check these out.

I'll probably settle on these affordable pair from Target and place them next to my umbrella holder in the foyer.

Speaking of being on the lookout, here's my little son looking out on a beautiful view last week.

It's from The Pinnacle Club in Augusta, GA. We were there for a dinner honoring the Doc and 13 others who were being inducted to AOA.

"Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, a professional medical organization, recognizes and advocates for excellence in scholarship and the highest ideals in the profession of medicine. Their values include honesty, honorable conduct, morality, virtue, unselfishness, ethical ideals, dedication to serving others, and leadership. Members have a compelling drive to do well and to advance the medical profession and exemplify the highest standards of professionalism."

Guess you could say, we were pretty much on top of the world that day.

Thanks to everyone for all the nice comments you wrote last week. I have enjoyed reading them all. Trying to get back in the blog groove. Last week to enter giveaway!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

With ruffles being all the rage, I'm pleased to take you to a little bit of ruffle heaven, Etsy shop Raggy Girl. Owner Tracey is next up on the list of generous sponsors for the awesome $125 giveaway here at Beatrice Banks. This chicka knows how to sew some ruffles!

The friend who first introduced me to blogging gave me the advice to comment lots, and to link up to parties. This definitely helped “launch” my blog. I try to keep this up as time and posts permit. Be authentic and specific in your comments.

The best tip I have learned is to post the best quality photos you can, which can sometimes be challenging with time, lighting or other constraints. I’m working on this! As creative people, many of us are very visual so good pictures are what catch our attention.